What Is Melanoma? Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It begins in skin cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that make melanin, which gives skin its color. Melanin also protects the deeper layers of the skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
When people spend time in the sunlight, the melanocytes make more melanin and cause the skin to tan. This also happens when skin is exposed to other forms of ultraviolet light (such as in a tanning booth). If the skin receives too much ultraviolet light, the melanocytes may begin to grow abnormally and become cancerous. This condition is called melanoma.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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Verlonna I miss you. Take care of yourself and I will be praying for you next week. Hang in there! Love you.
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Verlonna,
ReplyDeleteI hate so much that you have to endure this pain and cancer! I remember so many memories of us hanging with your lil bro and others at your house, shopping for prom dresses, skipping school, and just hanging out being highschool teens!!! Take care sweetie, YOU CAN AND WILL BEAT THIS TERRIBLE SICKNESS!! sending lots of love you way fr Pike co, KY!!!!
April Mounts.....
Team Pharmacy is cheering for Team Lowe!!!!You keep your spirit high girl. God is good and does answer prayers; which you have many going up to the BIG guy. We love you!
ReplyDeleteHi Verlonna, I'm so excited! I just took a chance at school and I was able to get on your blog. I'm going to try and order t Shirts for me and Jimmy right now. We love you very much!!!!!!!
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